Regulations for lifting equipment
Safe lifting always starts with choosing the right equipment and to make a risk analysis. Lifting products are regulated by the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. These products are in most cases manufactured according to standards, which are harmonized with the directive.
The European Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC sets stricts demands on suppliers of lifting products regarding:
• Requirements on product performance
• Product labeling
• Technical product documentation
• CE marking
• Traceability of products through the value chain
To prevent accidents and injuries in connection with lifting, the Swedish Work Environment Authority (Arbetsmiljöverket) has developed regulations: Use of lifting devices and lifting accessories (AFS 2006:6). These regulations govern an employer’s responsibility for the use and control of lifting equipment.
To prevent accidents and injuries in connection with lifting, the Swedish Work Environment Authority (Arbetsmiljöverket) has developed regulations which the employer must be aware of and follow.
Read more about these regulations:
• Användning av arbetsutrustning (AFS 2006:04)
• Användning av lyftanordningar och lyftredskap (AFS 2006:6)
